Asian American Playwrights: A Bio-bibliographical Critical Sourcebook

Asian American Playwrights: A Bio-bibliographical Critical Sourcebook
ISBN-10
0313314551
ISBN-13
9780313314551
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
407
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
Author
Miles Xian Liu

Description

In the late 19th century, Asian American drama made its debut with the spotlight firmly on the lives and struggles of Asians in North America, rather than on the cultures and traditions of the Asian homeland. Today, Asian American playwrights continue to challenge the limitations of established theatrical conventions and direct popular attention toward issues and experiences that might otherwise be ignored or marginalized. This reference highlights the careers and works of 52 American playwrights of origins from India, Pakistan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, and China. Entries are arranged alphabetically and are written by expert contributors. Each entry includes a brief biography, a discussion of major works and themes, a summary of the dramatist's critical reception, and a bibliography of primary and secondary sources. The volume closes with a selected, general bibliography, which includes anthologies, critical works, and periodicals.

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